Ngilu was almost killed during riots in Kitui in an incident where former Mayor Martha Mwangangi was crushed to death by a fire engine.

Thi was during demonstrations by traders whose sheds had been demolsishd by the Kitui county government.

Ngilu.

"My heart felt condolences to family and friends of Madam Martha Mwangangi. Pole sana kwa madam Charity Ngilu. I know how deep this loss is to you my friend. At the same time this death is a further illustration of the dangers of violent demonstrations in this country. The demonstrators were about to torch a Kitui county truck. If we inculcated dialogue and civility in our value system as opposed to this barbarism of violent demonstrations, perhaps Martha would still be with us today. RIP Your Worship," wrote Kuria on Facebook.